In Fuller's essay, she expresses the effect that fugue plays in the novel on the setting and the emotions. As seen in Kaare's response, each chapter in part 1 begins with a description of the setting and demonstrates the fugue in the novel.
Fuller writes, "Thus, from the outset of the novel through its concluding treatment of the surviving four character in isolated chapters in part three, McCullers, as Richard Cook suggests, 'preserves the separateness of each person even as she holds them together in a LONELY community of suspicion and misunderstanding'" (Fuller, 2)
I think that the reoccurring theme that corresponds with the fugue expressed in the novel, is a lonesome emotion. It's a pretty direct concept due to the fact that the title of the novel is, 'THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER,' however it's also evident throughout the novel as well. For example,
"The sun felt like a hot piece of iron pressing down on his head. The town seemed more lonesome than any place he had ever known. the stillness of the street gave him a strange feeling. when he had been drunk the place had seemed violent and riotous. And now it was as though everything had come to a sudden, static halt" (McCuller 59).
Basically, I wanted to incorporate Kaare's question in with my blog post. Kaare proposed the question, whether fugue blends the characters together or highlights them.
Instead, I was wondering if the fugue of the lonesomeness in the novel directly affects the dignity of the character expressing their emotions. Do you think that the fugue has a strong influence on not only the character's emotions but also their self-esteem and their dignity?
"Because of the insolence of all the white race he was afraid to lose his dignity in friendliness" (McCuller 85).
I think you have me and Kaare confused...
ReplyDeleteWait do you mean that I said Kaare's essay was yours or you don't understand my ideas
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